The protection from Harassment Act 1997 was put in place to try to ensure that persons could operate free from serious harassment by others.

Quentin persuades Police and CPS to take no action in Harassment case.

In this article we will look at the offence of unlawful harassment set out in section 1 of the Protection from Eviction Act 1977.

Harassment Acquittal of Local Councillor

A Not Guilty verdict was essential to TL as she works within the legal industry and could not have a conviction recorded against her name. She described the result as ‘Amazing… fantastic’.

No Further Action taken in Stalking and harassment allegations following Quentin Hunt’s intervention

Quentin achieves acquittal for defence industry professional accused of harassment

Local authorities are becoming increasingly trigger-happy in respect of landlord and tenant prosecutions. Such prosecutions can occur when there is a dispute with a tenant over the circumstances of their leaving a property. Often such disputes can be the word of one party against the word of another. As such it is essential that a landlord or other party accused of such an offence gain specialist legal advice if being either investigated or prosecuted. Read further to find out more..

Quentin was able to conduct extensive negotiations with the Prosecution in order to make representations that the trial should be discontinued

Learn how Quentin was able to enter a revised plea with the resulting sentence being that his client was released from custody that day to go home with his family. Both FA and his family were delighted with the result.

Criminal defence Barrister Quentin Hunt examines the offence under s4A Public Order Act 1986

Mr ZS was accused of stalking, contrary to section 2A of the Protection from Harassment Act 1997. Quentin achieves acquittal for client.

Quentin Hunt prevents charges of harassment and criminal damage by making effective submissions to the police, securing a No Further Action outcome for his client.

Specialist Criminal Barrister Quentin Hunt examines the variation of a Restraining Order or discharge of a Restraining Order under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997.

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Quentin Hunt concludes successful private prosecution in neighbour dispute case.

A detailed guide to Stalking Protection Orders, explaining when police apply for them, legal tests, conditions, breaches, and how they can be challenged.

There is an increasing trend towards prosecuting individuals for their online activity from Internet ‘trolls’ to the increasing reports of ‘revenge porn’

Quentin Hunt secures client's acquittal after 5 day trial at Harrow Crown Court.

Quentin wins Stalking Protection Order case against Metropolitan Police under the Stalking Protection Act 2019

Quentin supports client in domestic violence allegations

The variation of a restringing order is a factually and legally complicated area of law. A specialist lawyer in this area will be able to present an application effectively so as to give it the best chance of success. Quentin Hunt is a specialist Criminal Barrister who has over 20 years’ experience dealing with restraining orders; he approaches all cases, big or small, with the same level of professionalism, dedication and enthusiasm. If you find yourself wanting to vary a restraining order you may contact Quentin for a free no obligation conversation about your case.

No further action taken against Quentin Hunt's client following effective pre-charge representation.

Quentin ensures that Landlord only receives caution in illegal eviction prosecution.

CPS decline to charge defendant following Quentin's representations in Child Neglect, Malicious Communications and Stalking case.

This article will consider the offence of unlawful eviction set out in section 1 of the Protection From Eviction Act 1977.

This article explores the sentencing regime and the ways in which the risk of immediate custody can be reduced therefore answering the question of ‘How can I avoid a custodial sentence?’

A guide to forced marriage offences, setting out the legal framework, how the courts assess coercion and consent, and why prosecutions can be difficult in practice.

In this article Public Order Offences lawyer Quentin Hunt looks at the s4 Public Order Act offence and examines what has to be proven by the prosecution and how such cases can be successfully defended.

A practical overview of wasting police time under section 5(2) of the Criminal Law Act 1967, covering what conduct constitutes the offence, how it’s prosecuted, potential penalties, and how it overlaps with other public justice offences.

To what extent is someone protected over adverse comment that could be said to be free speech? Barrister Quent Hunt gives his views.